The Shimano Ultegra groupset combines a competitive price with top-level performance. In this article we’ll take a look at some of the best Ultegra road bikes around at the minute. The majority of manufacturers don’t hang an Ultegra groupset on anything but a carbon fibre frame — only two bikes here are aluminium, though one … Read more
Hybrids have been around since the 1980s, but in the last few years a distinctly modern version has emerged. Here’s why your next bike should be a hybrid 2.0. Hybrid bikes combine some of the features of road bikes and mountain bikes, hence the name The bikes we call hybrid 2.0 take disc brakes from … Read more
If you’re thinking about buying a GPS bike computer, chances are that at least one Garmin Edge has made it on to your shortlist. How do you choose between them? That’s where we can help. Garmin pioneered the cycling GPS unit back in the mid-2000s with the first Edge 205; that first-mover advantage has kept … Read more
Continental tyres are one of the most recognisable and trusted groups of products in the cycling world. If you’re in the market for new road bike tyres, Continental tyres includes a wide range of choices to meet different requirements and price points. Updated December 7, 2021 Welcome to the latest edition of road.cc’s buyer’s guide to … Read more
Giant has a huge lineup of bikes and components covering all areas of cycling. Giant road bikes range from £749 to £9,999 so there’s something for pretty much every budget.The vast number of Giant road bike models might seem daunting at first but the range is structured logically so it’s easy to work out the … Read more
The Fat Lad At The Back Women’s Winter Cycling Jacket is a good-looking, practical, protective and comfortable cold weather option for female riders looking for sizes larger than a UK12. It doesn’t breathe as well as you’d expect for the price though, and can leave you sweaty and chilled.The unfortunate reality is that, if you’re … Read more
Updated April 27, 2021The bike shops are stocked with new road bikes for 2021 and here are 12 of the most eye-catching, priced from £800 right up to over ten grand.These bikes are designed for riding fast on the road, and they’re all new, updated, or particularly interesting in some way.Brands release their new model … Read more
Many of you who have taken part in Rapha’s annual Festive 500 challenge will be getting your final rides in in today (weather permitting) to get up to that magic 500km mark… not so for road.cc and off.road.cc reviewer Matt Page, who set off a stroke after midnight on Christmas Eve, and returned 500km and … Read more
The Dashel Urban cycle helmet has a unique style and comes in many colours. It exceeds the CE standard for safety testing, and the magnetic Fidlock clasp is neat, though as there’s no adjustable cradle getting the right fit can be tricky.If your riding is primarily in the city, the Dashel Urban is a standout … Read more
